Rocket’s Zapdos

Rocket’s Zapdos

Selected Masterpiece • 15/132
Market Price $200.62
Gym Challenge Gym 2000
The Illustrator

Shin-ichi Yoshida

Shin-ichi Yoshida is credited on Pokémon TCG illustrations from 1999 to 2021, spanning 52 cards. Work appears across Neo Discovery and Neo Destiny, with strong representation in Aquapolis. The look favors vibrant, contrasting color and clear, character-forward staging.

Curatorial Commentary

“Rocket's Zapdos emerges from a dark, stormy backdrop, its bright yellow form crackling with electric energy. The scene captures a moment of intensity, as Zapdos stands poised, embodying the raw power of electricity amidst the swirling chaos. Its sharp features and dynamic pose suggest a character ready to unleash its might, evoking a sense of both awe and caution. This snapshot encapsulates the essence of Zapdos, a formidable presence in its wild, electric domain.”

Editorial & Data

Published by Artchu Editorial. Card facts are based on structured reference data and Artchu enrichment. Visual commentary is AI-assisted and human-reviewed. Visual ranking reflects Artchu’s internal art_score methodology. Market data reflects the latest source shown on the page. Data refreshed: January 16, 2026.

Card Type Lightning
Era
Gym
Release
16/10/2000

Plasma

20

If there are any Lightning Energy cards in your discard pile, attach 1 of them to Rocket's Zapdos.

Electroburn

70

Rocket's Zapdos does damage to itself equal to 10 times the number of Lightning Energy cards attached to it.

Resistance
-30
Retreat Cost